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popularDr.W posted Feb 24, 2026 08:27 PM

Lenovo LOQ (Open-Boxes): 15.6" FHD 144Hz, Ryzen 5 7235HS, RTX 4050, 12GB DDR5, 512GB SSD $477.99

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Open-Boxes (YMMV) [bestbuy.com] available:
  • Excellent - $524.99
  • Good - $500.99
  • Fair - $477.99

SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, 144Hz, Anti-glare, IPS Display, G-SYNC
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS (4C / 8T, 3.2 / 4.2GHz, 2MB L2 / 8MB L3)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 2370MHz, TGP 105W
  • 1x 12GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800; Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.2
  • HD 720p with E-shutter
  • White Backlit, English (US) Keyboard
  • 60Whr Battery
  • 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs.)
  • Model: 83JC00GKUS
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with Lenovo PD 140W and DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Power connector

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...ition=fair
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Open-Boxes (YMMV) [bestbuy.com] available:
  • Excellent - $524.99
  • Good - $500.99
  • Fair - $477.99

SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, 144Hz, Anti-glare, IPS Display, G-SYNC
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS (4C / 8T, 3.2 / 4.2GHz, 2MB L2 / 8MB L3)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 2370MHz, TGP 105W
  • 1x 12GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800; Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.2
  • HD 720p with E-shutter
  • White Backlit, English (US) Keyboard
  • 60Whr Battery
  • 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs.)
  • Model: 83JC00GKUS
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with Lenovo PD 140W and DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Power connector

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...ition=fair

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Feb 24, 2026 09:53 PM
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macpablo
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Feb 24, 2026 09:53 PM
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It's cheap but you are going to regret having only 12gb of ram an an SSD drive that can barely fit 1 game
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Quote from yanik333 :
Not a deal. Its a single 12gb RAM stick. So you are running in single channel mode. That results in a massive performance hit.

An additional 12 or 16gb DDR5 stick is not affordable right now.
That's why you call this not a deal? Why don't you link us to a gaming laptop with similar, or better, specs for this price instead of pointing of nonsensical things.
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TwinPrimeFeb 25, 2026 12:58 AM
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Quote from yanik333 :
Not a deal. Its a single 12gb RAM stick. So you are running in single channel mode. That results in a massive performance hit.

An additional 12 or 16gb DDR5 stick is not affordable right now.
DDR5 does not suffer as much of a performance hit as older gen memory does. I doubt you would notice it on this machine.
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Feb 25, 2026 12:58 AM
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AndrepartthreeFeb 25, 2026 12:58 AM
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Thanks for posting this OP Smilie ... Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think you this has a second empty m2 slot to put an additional hard drive in? Mind you m2 drive prices have gone up so there's that .. the joys of the AI industry gobbling up all PC parts it can see like a deranged pac man Stick Out Tongue
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PinchingPenniesFeb 25, 2026 01:35 AM
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Quote from Dr.W :
That's why you call this not a deal? Why don't you link us to a gaming laptop with similar, or better, specs for this price instead of pointing of nonsensical things.
having 12GB for gaming is not a "nonsensical thing", you clearly have no idea what you're talking about.
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Quote from PinchingPennies :
having 12GB for gaming is not a "nonsensical thing", you clearly have no idea what you're talking about.
Watch some videos and read some articles first to improve your knowledge before you comment on threads. It is a non-sensical thing; gaming laptops at this price either have 8GB RAM or come with inferior specs. The fact this has 12GB RAM instead of 8GB is a pro, not a con, considering the RAM prices. And even if you say 12GB is going to hinder gaming performance (which the DDR5 does not to that extent), every other spec on this laptop is better than what you would find in other gaming laptops at this price point.
I asked for a link to better gaming laptops deals, which neither you, nor the other commenter, have provided. Do that and prove me wrong.
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Feb 25, 2026 05:34 AM
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KamalK7502Feb 25, 2026 05:34 AM
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Quote from yanik333 :
Not a deal. Its a single 12gb RAM stick. So you are running in single channel mode. That results in a massive performance hit. An additional 12 or 16gb DDR5 stick is not affordable right now.
At this rate, you are not looking to buy a computer right ?
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Feb 25, 2026 02:28 PM
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yanik333Feb 25, 2026 02:28 PM
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Quote from TwinPrime :
DDR5 does not suffer as much of a performance hit as older gen memory does. I doubt you would notice it on this machine.
It's a solid 15-20% performance drop due to single channel mode.
Feb 25, 2026 02:32 PM
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yanik333Feb 25, 2026 02:32 PM
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Quote from Dr.W :
That's why you call this not a deal? Why don't you link us to a gaming laptop with similar, or better, specs for this price instead of pointing of nonsensical things.
What's "nonsensical" is calling this heavily crippled thing a "gaming" laptop. Just because there isn't a machine with similar specs for same price currently, doesn't mean there never is. There were plenty of times throughout the year when laptops were on sale with better performance for around $500. The fact this has an RTX 4050 is irrelevant when that card is crippled by single channel RAM. Given current DDR5 RAM prices an upgrade is not an option. Also, this laptop has a very slow SSD. Hence the decreased price.
Last edited by yanik333 February 25, 2026 at 06:34 AM.
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zechs77Feb 25, 2026 05:24 PM
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There was a HP Victus last week with a stronger processor and more ram for the same price. Im happy with that one, hopefully it comes back around again for you all
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cdma2kFeb 25, 2026 06:36 PM
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weak cpu
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GandalfNYCFeb 25, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from yanik333 :
What's "nonsensical" is calling this heavily crippled thing a "gaming" laptop. Just because there isn't a machine with similar specs for same price currently, doesn't mean there never is. There were plenty of times throughout the year when laptops were on sale with better performance for around $500. The fact this has an RTX 4050 is irrelevant when that card is crippled by single channel RAM. Given current DDR5 RAM prices an upgrade is not an option. Also, this laptop has a very slow SSD. Hence the decreased price.
Stop nitpicking the best deal by far for any laptop with a 4050 GPU! Chairbash
Your posts are indeed nonsense.

OP repped! nod
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gamabuntaFeb 25, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from yanik333 :
Not a deal. Its a single 12gb RAM stick. So you are running in single channel mode. That results in a massive performance hit.

An additional 12 or 16gb DDR5 stick is not affordable right now.
Single channel vs dual is like 10-15% difference. Not "MASSIVE".

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hectorbarajas1981Feb 26, 2026 03:08 AM
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Quote from Dr.W :
That's why you call this not a deal? Why don't you link us to a gaming laptop with similar, or better, specs for this price instead of pointing of nonsensical things.
I was about to say the same thing. Sounds a pretty good deal for $500. Might have to pick it. I'm doing a training bootcamp soon and need a replacement for my malfunctioning Razer, and this is a quick pick up with decent specs for $500. So far it's the best laptop at this price I've seen so far on Slickdeals.

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